Bihar: Three arrested after videos show minor girl, boy being harassed and assaulted in Jamui

The Bihar Police on Monday said that three persons have been arrested for allegedly harassing and assaulting a minor girl and her male friend in Jamui district.

The police claimed that the three persons were identified from videos that are being widely shared online. The videos shows the boy riding a two-wheeler while the girl was seated behind him.

A group of men could be seen surrounding them on a dimly lit road and asking them whether they were classmates and if their families were aware of their relationship. The boy said that they were classmates, while the girl pleaded with the group to let the two go.

One of the men slapped the boy and asked them to call their families. “If they know, then call them,” the man could be heard saying.

In other videos, several men are seen chasing the two minors. One of them could be seen grabbing and lifting the girl, while the boy tried to pull her away. The boy was then seen being pulled by his collar by another man.

Jamui Superintendent of Police Bishwajeet Dayal told reporters that the incident took place on September 19, reported PTI.

“Although the incident is two days old, no complaint was made before us by the boy or the...

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